Supporting frame for receptacle with anchor therefor

ABSTRACT

Wheel supported frame supporting receptacle and carrying upstanding sleeve. Lower portion of upstanding locking member telescopes into upstanding sleeve and detachably held in lower extended position and upper retracted position. Anchored sleeve in fixed location receives lower portion of locking member while in extended position detachably connecting frame to anchored sleeve.

United States Patent Griggers 1 May 30, 1972 [54] SUPPORTING FRAME FOR 2,968,459 1/1961 Timmons.... ..248/146 RECEPTACLE WITH ANCHQR 3,536,336 10/1970 Palmer ....248/129X 3,292,795 12/1966 Chappell. ....248/l29 X THEREFOR 3,494,631 2/1970 Kreider ....248/ 129 X [72] Inventor: Arthur U. Griggers, 351 Hickory St., 3,180,507 4/l965 Ott et a]. ..280/47.27 X

6 37 Ma 3 0 FOREIGN PATENTS OR APPLlCATlONS 7 [22] F11! 2a 19 0 734,955 10/1932 France ..248/146 [21] Appl. No.: 84,740

Primary Examiner-J. Franklin Foss An J an & h 52 U.S.Cl. ..248/146,21 l/71,248/Dig. 7, enmngs C er T ompsm' 248/156, 280/4727 [57] ABSTRACT [51] Int. Cl. ..B65f 1/14 l 58 Field of Search ,.248/146,l56,129,154, 149, Wheel supported frame Supporting receptacle aMI carrying 248/Dig. 7; 280/4727, 47.28;214/370;211/71 upstanding sleeve. Lower portion of upstanding locking member telescopes into upstanding sleeve and detachably 56] Roi-arenas Cited held in lower extended position and upper retracted position. Anchored sleeve in fixed location receives lower portion of UNITED STATES PATENTS locking member while in extended position detachably connecting frame to anchored sleeve. 3,197,032 7/1965 Stanley ..248/129 X 2,520,450 8/l950 Austin ..248/156 X l Claim, 5 Drawing Figures PATENTEBmvso I972 INVENTOR. Arthur U. Gr/ygers W,MV W /9 2 SUPPORTING FRAME FOR RECEPTACLE WITH ANCHOR THEREFOR BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a portable receptacle and more particularly to a translatable frame which is adapted to be detachably anchored in a fixed location. The frame is particularly adapted for use in collecting waste, such as garbage and the like, and then is adapted to be moved to selected locations for disposal of the waste.

Heretofore in the an to which my invention relates, difficulties have been encountered in supporting receptacles, such as garbage cans, on portable units due to the fact that such units are easily turned over whereby the garbage is scattered over the adjacent area. Also, difficulties have been encountered in transferring garbage cans and the like fromthe location that the garbage is placed in the receptacle to the location at which the garbage is picked up by garbage trucks or the like for disposal due to the fact that it is necessary to lift the heavy loaded receptacles and carry them to the pick up location.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In accordance with my invention, I provide a wheel supported frame which is removably connected to and supports a receptacle whereby the receptacle is secured inplace. An upstanding sleeve is carried by the frame for receiving the lower portion of an upstanding locking member which telescopes into the upstanding sleeve. The lower portion of the locking member is detachably held in either a lower extended position or an upper retracted position. An anchored sleeve at a fixed location receives the lower portion of the locking member while the locking member is in the extended position whereby the frame is detachably connected to the anchored sleeve to thus retain the frame and the receptacle carried thereby in a fixed position until the locking member is removed from the anchored sleeve.

Apparatus embodying features of my invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this application, in which:

FIG. 1 is a side elevational view, partly broken away and in section, showing one form of my invention;

FIG. 2 is a view taken generally along the line 2-2 of FIG. 1, partly broken away and in section;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view showing a modified form of my invention;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the apparatus shown in FIG. 3; and,

FIG. 5 is a fragmental, side elevational view, partly in section showing another form of my invention.

Referring now to the drawing for a better understanding of my invention, 1 show in FIGS. 1 and 2 a translatable frame adapted to support two waste receptacles l 1. The receptacles 11 may be in the form of conventional type garbage cans having handles 12 and removable covers 13. The lower portion of each receptacle 11 is secured rigidly to the upper end of a downwardly tapered conical member 14 which in turn is secured rigidly at its lower end to a depending projection 16.

The translatable frame 10 is shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 as comprising spaced apart, vertical sleeves 17 which are secured rigidly to a transverse frame member 18. The lower end of each sleeve 17 is secured to an axle assembly for supporting wheels 19. The axle assemblies are provided with externally threaded members 21 which extend through suitable openings in the sleeve 17 and are secured in place by retaining nuts 22. As shown in FIG. 2, the depending projection 16 is provided with a reduced diameter portion 23 which is adapted to telescope into the upper end of the sleeve member 17 whereby each receptacle 11 is detachably connected to a supporting sleeve 17.

Secured rigidly to the transverse member 18 is rearwardly extending frame member 24 which in turn is rigidly secured to an upstanding sleeve 26 having an internal diameter of a size to slidably receive an elongated locking member such as the lower portion 27 of an upstanding handle 28. The upper end of the handle 28 is curved rearwardly as at 29, as shown. A transverse opening 31 is provided through the upstanding sleeve 26 for receiving a transverse pin 32. Vertically spaced openings 33 are provided through the lower portion 27 of the handle 28 for receiving the pin 32 when selected ones of the openings 33 are in alignment with the opening 31 in the sleeve 26. Accordingly, the lower portion 27 of the handle 28 is adapted to move selectively to a lower extended position, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 to an upper position whereby the lower portion 27 is adapted to be removed from the sleeve 26.

An upstanding sleeve member 34 is anchored in a fixed position at a predetermined location by suitable means, such as concrete 36. The upstanding sleeve 34 is of an internal diameter to slidably receive the lower portion 27 of the handle 28 when moved to the lower extended position, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Accordingly, while the lower portion 27 is in the lower extended position, the handle 28 is detachably connected to the sleeve 34 to retain the frame 10 at this fixed location. Preferably, the lower end of the portion 27 is tapered at 30 to aid insertion into anchored sleeve 34. To release frame 10 the handle 28 is elevated until the lowermost opening 33 is in transverse alignment with the opening 31. The pin 32 is then inserted through the aligned openings to thus retain the lower portion 27 of the handle 28 in the retracted position whereby the frame 10 may then be moved to various locations, such as a garbage pick up location.

From the foregoing description, the operation of my portable waste receptacle shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 will be readily understood. To anchor the frame 10 and the receptacle 11 car ried thereby the sleeve 26 is moved to the location at which the sleeve 34 is anchored. The pin 32 is then removed from the lower opening 33 in portion 27 of the handle 28 and the handle is then moved downwardly to the extended position shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 until the uppermost opening 33 in the handle 28 moves into alignment with the transverse opening 31 in sleeve 26. The pin 32 is then inserted through the aligned openings whereby the handle is secured to the sleeve 26 with the lower portion 27 of the handle projecting downwardly into the sleeve 34 to thus attach the entire unit to the sleeve 34. After waste, such as garbage or the like, is placed in the receptacle 11 and it is desired to move the receptacle 1] to another location, the pin 32 is removed from the opening 31 and the upper opening 33 and the handle 28 is then elevated whereby the lowermost transverse opening 33 in the handle 28 moves into alignment with the opening 31 for receiving pin 32. With the handle 28 thus anchored to the sleeve 26 the lower portion 27 is within the sleeve 26 whereby the handle 28 is lifted and the frame is then moved to any desired location.

In FIGS. 3 and 4 of the drawing, I show a modified form of my invention in which a translatable frame 10a is provided. The frame 10a comprises a horizontal, supporting platform 38 which is shown as being constructed of tubular material. The platform 38 is supported at one end by supporting wheels 19a and the other end of the platform 38 is secured rigidly to an upstanding sleeve 26a which is identical to the sleeve 26 described hereinabove relative to FIGS. 1 and 2. That is, the sleeve 26a receives an upstanding handle 28a which is curved rearwardly as at 29a. The lower portion 27a of the handle 28a defines a locking member which is provided with vertically spaced, transverse openings 33a therein which are adapted to move into alignment with a transverse opening 31a provided in sleeve 26a. Also, a retaining pin 32a extends through opening 31a and a selected opening 33a provided in the handle 28a whereby the lower portion 27a of the handle 28a is held selectively in a lower extended position and an upper retracted position, as described hereinabove relative to FIGS. 1 and 2.

Secured rigidly to the platform 38 are a plurality of upstanding supports 39 which in turn are secured to a generally horizontal retaining member 41 which is positioned vertically above the platform 38 in position to encircle receptacles 1 1a. The receptacles 11a are shown as conventional type garbage cans which are not secured to the conical members 14 mentioned hereinabove. The operation of the apparatus shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 is identical to the operation of the apparatus shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Accordingly, no further description of the operation is deemed necessary.

In FIG. 5 of the drawing 1 show a further modified form of my invention in which a supporting frame b is formed integrally with the receptacle and is provided with wheels 1917. Secured to the frame 10b is a sleeve 26b which receives an elongated locking member 27b having a tapered lower end 30. The locking member telescopes into a lower upstanding sleeve 34b which is anchored by suitable means, such as concrete 36. A vertically extending slot 42 is provided in one side of the sleeve 26b for receiving a lateral, retaining pin 32a which is adapted to engage lateral recesses 31a provided in slot 42 whereby the pin 32a is secured in selected positions. Accordingly, the locking member 27b is held at selected positions to anchor the frame 10b or release the frame for movement to another location. A suitable handle 43 is carried by frame 10b for moving the frame fromplace to place.

From the foregoing, it will be seen that l have devised an improved portable frame for a receptacle. By providing a translatable frame which may be anchored at a predetermined location, the frame is retained in an upright position at all times while at the fixed location, such as while waste is collected therein. Also, by providing releasable means for attaching the locking member to the anchored sleeve, the translatable frame may be readily moved to selected positions by merely removing or moving the retaining element whereby the elongated locking member is in an upper operating position. Furthermore, by providing means for securing the receptacle to the supporting frame while at the fixed location, such as while waste is deposited therein, the receptacles are not turned over accidentally or by animals, such as dogs.

While I have shown my invention in several forms, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that it is not so limited, but is susceptible of various other changes and modifications without departing from the spirit thereof.

What I claim is:

l. A supporting frame for a waste receptacle comprising:

a. a translatable frame having supporting wheels,

b. a first upstanding sleeve member carried by said frame,

c. an elongated locking member telescoping into said first sleeve member and disposed to move selectively to a lower extended position beneath said first sleeve member and to an upper retracted position,

d. a second sleeve member anchored in an upright fixed position and disposed to receive the lower portion of said elongated locking member while said lower portion is in its lower extended position to detachably connect said locking member and said first sleeve member to said second sleeve member, so that said translatable frame is retained at a fixed location until said lower portion of said locking member is removed from said second sleeve member,

e. releasable locking means retaining said locking member selectively in said lower extended position and said upper retracted position,

f. an upstanding receptacle supporting sleeve on said translatable frame in spaced relation to said first upstanding sleeve, a depending downwardly tapered conical member carried by the lower end of said waste receptacle, and a depending vertical projection at the lower end of said conical member disposed to telescope into said receptacle supporting sleeve detachably connecting said waste receptacle to said receptacle supporting sleeve. 

1. A supporting frame for a waste receptacle comprising: a. a translatable frame having supporting wheels, b. a first upstanding sleeve member carried by said frame, c. an elongated locking member telescoping into said first sleeve meMber and disposed to move selectively to a lower extended position beneath said first sleeve member and to an upper retracted position, d. a second sleeve member anchored in an upright fixed position and disposed to receive the lower portion of said elongated locking member while said lower portion is in its lower extended position to detachably connect said locking member and said first sleeve member to said second sleeve member, so that said translatable frame is retained at a fixed location until said lower portion of said locking member is removed from said second sleeve member, e. releasable locking means retaining said locking member selectively in said lower extended position and said upper retracted position, f. an upstanding receptacle supporting sleeve on said translatable frame in spaced relation to said first upstanding sleeve, g. a depending downwardly tapered conical member carried by the lower end of said waste receptacle, and h. a depending vertical projection at the lower end of said conical member disposed to telescope into said receptacle supporting sleeve detachably connecting said waste receptacle to said receptacle supporting sleeve. 